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May17Thu
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Owl Academy: Outdoor Discoveries-May 179:30 am – 11:00 am
Outdoor Discoveries: This month children (designed for ages 3-8) and their families will explore and learn about Heritage’s signature flowering plant – the rhododendron.
Sometimes when an older sibling is involved in an activity, children age two and under would also like to participate. You know your child, if they will be participating please register them as a child 3+ so that materials are available. Non-members are encouraged to also pay museum admission to enjoy the remainder of Heritage before/after class concludes.
Advance registration required.
9:30 amOwl Academy: Outdoor Discoveries-May 17
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May19Sat
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Exhibition Opening: Whimsical Garden Gates (all-day)May 19
Whimsical Garden Gates is a special outdoor exhibition that will feature more than 15 artistic garden gates throughout the grounds.
Heritage asked contemporary artists in the region to be inspired by our grounds and to submit a design for a functional garden gate. 15 artists were chosen. They have created fanciful, traditional and indescribable pieces. The gates are displayed throughout our grounds. We invite you to come see how art and nature work together.
The garden gates are for sale. Inquire in our gift shop about prices.
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Rhododendron Festival10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thousands of rhododendrons in more than 100 varieties cover our 100 acres with spectacular blooms during this week-long event. Enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by walls of flowers, learn more about these gorgeous plants from horticulture experts, explore Heritage’s connection to noted rhododendron hybridizers Charles Dexter and Jack Cowles, challenge yourself to a rhododendron scavenger hunt and participate in other family activities.
A plant sale offers many varieties perfect for a Cape Cod garden, including the rare opportunity to purchase Dexter and Cowles rhododendron hybrids.
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Horticulture Program: Rhododendron Propagation11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rhododendron Propagation: Everyone wants more of these great plants, and our Director of Horticulture will demonstrate how easy it can be to propagate them. Participants will learn how and when to take the cuttings and what rooting medium (soil) to use. After watching a demonstration, participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at practicing the techniques, and will leave with some materials to help them to successfully propagate a few rhodies of their own this fall. Advanced registration is preferred, but not required.
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Owl Academy: Story Time11:30 am – 12:15 pm
A local school teacher or a Hidden Hollow educators share their love of books, reading stories related to the monthly theme of “Rhododendron Celebration” and then leading participants in a brief activity. No advance registration required.
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Owl Academy: Outdoor Discoveries1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Outdoor Discoveries: This month children (designed for ages 3-8) and their families will explore and learn about Heritage’s signature flowering plant – the rhododendron.
Sometimes when an older sibling is involved in an activity, children age two and under would also like to participate. You know your child, if they will be participating please register them as a child 3+ so that materials are available. Non-members are encouraged to also pay museum admission to enjoy the remainder of Heritage before/after class concludes.
Advance registration required.
1:00 pmOwl Academy: Outdoor Discoveries -
Horticulture Program: Rhododendron Propagation2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rhododendron Propagation: Everyone wants more of these great plants, and our Director of Horticulture will demonstrate how easy it can be to propagate them. Participants will learn how and when to take the cuttings and what rooting medium (soil) to use. After watching a demonstration, participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at practicing the techniques, and will leave with some materials to help them to successfully propagate a few rhodies of their own this fall. Advanced registration is preferred, but not required.
2:00 pmHorticulture Program: Rhododendron Propagation
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May20Sun
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Rhododendron Festival10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thousands of rhododendrons in more than 100 varieties cover our 100 acres with spectacular blooms during this week-long event. Enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by walls of flowers, learn more about these gorgeous plants from horticulture experts, explore Heritage’s connection to noted rhododendron hybridizers Charles Dexter and Jack Cowles, challenge yourself to a rhododendron scavenger hunt and participate in other family activities.
A plant sale offers many varieties perfect for a Cape Cod garden, including the rare opportunity to purchase Dexter and Cowles rhododendron hybrids.
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Horticulture Program: Perfecting Nature11:00 am – 11:45 am
Perfecting Nature: The History of Charles Dexter and Heritage’s Hybrid Rhododendrons: Join rhododendron expert John Delano for a fascinating discussion of Charles Dexter, Tony Consolini and Jack Cowles, the men who developed the astounding variety of rhododendrons in Heritage’s collection. The talk will feature a presentation of some of our most stunning specimens.
John Delano is a member of the American Rhododendron Society and has grown many hundreds of outstanding rhododendrons both at Heritage and in his own garden in Duxbury, MA. Mr. Delano has also done invaluable work at Heritage by cataloging the Dexter and Cowles hybrids.
No advance registration required. Free with museum admission.
11:00 amHorticulture Program: Perfecting Nature
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May21Mon
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Rhododendron Festival10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thousands of rhododendrons in more than 100 varieties cover our 100 acres with spectacular blooms during this week-long event. Enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by walls of flowers, learn more about these gorgeous plants from horticulture experts, explore Heritage’s connection to noted rhododendron hybridizers Charles Dexter and Jack Cowles, challenge yourself to a rhododendron scavenger hunt and participate in other family activities.
A plant sale offers many varieties perfect for a Cape Cod garden, including the rare opportunity to purchase Dexter and Cowles rhododendron hybrids.
10:00 amRhododendron Festival
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